Annual Report Focus for the Future ++Vision
A special thank you to YBL Patron, The Hon. Mike Rann MP
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- ++ Focus for the Future In today’s fast paced society, social networking has become one of the best ways to interact with people who share a common interest.
- Diana Swanson Manager, Marketing and Fundraising ++My Eye Health Program
- Diana Swanson Manager, Marketing and Fundraising ++Digital Library Print Alternatives Service
- Digital Library Service
- Accessible Information Service
- Talking Newspaper Service
- Dennis Moir Deputy Chief Executive Officer ++Special Thanks
- ++Fundraising Auxiliaries
- ++RSB Guide Dog Collection Units
- Flowers have traditionally been the means by which people pay their respects to lost loved ones. However, today many people are choosing a more lasting tribute in the form of a charitable donation.
- Barry Clarke FIPA Treasurer ++Offices of the RSB Corporate Office Marketing Fundraising
- Community Services 254 Angas Street, Adelaide SA 5000 P
- Client Toll Free Number
- Smithfield Office
- South East Office
A special thank you to YBL Patron, The Hon. Mike Rann MP. ++Young Business Leaders SA 2010/2011 Finalists Shaun Argent Moore Stephens Adelaide Kelly Cock City of Charles Sturt Danica Earle Australia Post John Edwards Coffey International Kate Ellison DMG Radio Brad Gascoigne University of South Australia Dave Gerner Avante Mapping Solutions Jeremy Hodgson Commonwealth Bank Sarah Holtmann Baker Young Stockbrokers Thao Huynh Australia Post Lauren Jones Knight Frank Australia Pty Ltd Maryanne Mulvihill Haigh’s Chocolates Tish Naughton Torrens Finance Brokers Leah Patruno Capgemini Business Service Jessica Tudor BHP Billiton Luke Wignall Strata Data Andy Will Pinnacle on Pirie ++ Focus for the Future In today’s fast paced society, social networking has become one of the best ways to interact with people who share a common interest. As we focus on the future, the RSB endeavours to ‘spread the word’ – reach more people and continue to make a difference by targeting new online markets that have previously been out of reach. You will also notice many changes to the RSB website, from new ways to donate, to a much easier registration process for your favourite events. We can’t wait! The vision to make a difference is something we stand strongly for at the RSB, and we invite you to share this vision with us into the future. You can help South Australians who are blind or vision impaired by attending RSB events, buying an RSB lottery ticket, sponsoring an RSB Guide Dog, volunteering, becoming an RSB Student Ambassador, donating goods or services or even leaving a bequest. With your help, our future opportunities are endless! For more information, please visit www.rsb.org.au or donate at 1800 644 577. You can also join our social community at www.facebook.com/RSBfocus. Diana Swanson Manager, Marketing and Fundraising ++My Eye Health Program The My Eye Health Program (MEHP) is a community education program based around the issues of eye health, intervention and rehabilitation. An initiative of four of South Australia’s leading organisations, the RSB, the Freemasons Foundation, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (South Australia Branch) and the Sight for All Foundation, the MEHP aims to encourage individuals to be proactive in managing their eye health. Primarily based on a health and education model, eye health awareness presentations are held around South Australia for the following audiences: Allied Health Staff (Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Podiatrists, Nurses, Aged Care Staff, Pharmacists) Aged Care Staff High School Students General Community In 2010/11, the MEHP team visited 15 towns across rural South Australia, covering significant areas of the State, including Port Pirie, Ardrossan, Port Lincoln and Millicent. The team also visited Darwin to bring the message to audiences in the Northern Territory. The recent partnering with the Adelaide Football Club (AFC) has assisted the program to deliver eye health messages to Aboriginal communities in South Australia, particularly the Anangu, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. As a result of this partnership, the MEHP was invited to join the Aboriginal Health Council of SA (AHCSA) on a regular Eye Team visit to the Lands during May. Time was spent in the APY Lands learning about Aboriginal culture and how the eye health message should be delivered to these communities. The MEHP also had the opportunity to present to football players from the APY Lands and Maralinga during the AFL Indigenous Cup round as well as information being featured on the big screen during the Crows match that round. In July, the MEHP hosted a seminar on Age-related Macular Degeneration. This was a very successful event with 30 allied health professionals attending. Held at RSB’s Knapman House, the location allowed the Low Vision and Adaptive Technology Centres to be showcased. Dr Jolly Gilhotra, Ophthalmologist, was the key speaker and the RSB’s Low Vision Centre staff and Occupational Therapists complemented this with practical sessions. The RSB, the Freemasons Foundation, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (South Australia Branch) and the Sight for All Foundation, would like to thank His Excellency, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AO CSC RANR, the Governor of South Australia and His Honour, Tom Pauling AC QC, Administrator of the Northern Territory for their involvement as Patrons of the My Eye Health Program. ++Focus for the Future In 2012 the MEHP will continue to have a presence in rural SA with its community awareness presentations. As well as implementing regular seminars for allied health professionals, Aboriginal Eye Health will remain in focus with further activities planned with our partners. Diana Swanson Manager, Marketing and Fundraising ++Digital Library & Print Alternatives Service The Digital Library & Print Alternatives Services is a growing division, providing a diverse array of media and information services to RSB clients and corporations that hope to better cater for South Australians who are blind or vision impaired. Digital Library Service The RSB has secured the future of the Digital Library Service by purchasing the RSB Digital Library from Audio-Read, an Australian based company. Audio-Read will initially support the Service for five years, until 2015, enabling further expansion of the RSB’s audiobook library. In 2010/11, our ever popular Digital Library Service grew to 600 clients. As a result, there has been a significant increase in the number of library books available to cater for the many and varied interests of RSB’s clients. The RSB currently has more than 6,000 audiobooks available for Digital Library Service clients, with a further 8,000 titles to be purchased over the next four years. This includes a broad selection of titles, including contemporary and classic materials and resources in languages other than English. There are now 15 community libraries involved in the Digital Library Service and further expansion is expected in the coming year. Print Alternatives In 2010/11, more than 2,000 South Australians who are blind or vision impaired were provided with individual transcription services in their format of choice. This free service is vital to ensure that people who are blind or vision impaired maintain independence in their daily lives. Transcription Services manages requests for nearly 15,000 pages of Braille and tactile diagrams, nearly one million large print pages, more than 1,425 pages of E-text issued on CD and almost 7,000 hours of audio requests for transcriptions of newsletters, brochures, manuals, reports and
Providing crucial accessible information services to many external organisations such as tertiary education sectors and service providers, as well as all levels of government, the Accessible Information Service offers advice and transcription services to ensure the delivery of information. In 2010/11, organisations requesting these services included the Council of the Ageing, Department of Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy, Fox Creek Wines, Housing SA, Local Government Offices, TAFE and universities across South Australia. Talking Newspaper Service For the RSB Talking Newspaper Service, more than 300 volunteers provided audio coverage of 24 different local newspapers throughout South Australia. These recordings are issued to more than 800 RSB clients weekly. ++Focus for the Future The continuing focus for the Digital Library & Print Alternatives Services is to remain at the forefront of technology, ensuring that the range of services provided by the RSB are the best possible for South Australians who are blind or vision impaired. To ensure this, the RSB will liaise with manufacturers and providers to increase the availability of mainstream digital audio players, and at a lesser cost, as well as enable further expansion of the Digital Library Service. We also look forward to the ultimate move, taking Talking Newspapers to a digital medium. For our future, equally important is the continued education of organisations and the community to make their information available in accessible formats for people who are blind and vision impaired. Dennis Moir Deputy Chief Executive Officer ++Special Thanks The RSB is fortunate to receive wonderful support through donations from many individuals, organisations, Trusts and Foundations. To our donors and supporters, the RSB thanks you for your generosity. We couldn’t do this without you. A special thank you goes to those supporters below: Adelaide Eye & Laser Surgery Bank SA Staff & Charitable Foundation BMD Brands CMV Staff Charitable Foundation Community Benefit SA Coopers Foundation Mr C Domaille Fay Fuller Foundation Foodland Fox Creek Wines IDEXX Laboratories In-business Magazine Inner Wheel Club of North East Sunset Inc IRIS – Office for Recreation and Sport JMJ Printing Lightly Salted – Liam West Lions Club of East Torrens (Crosswords – Print Alt) Lions Club of Gilles Plains Mr & Mrs N & R McPherson Mr & Mrs Palmer Mr B Gillard Mr D Cant Mr G Grivell Mr I Robertson Mr K Gramp Mr M Cooper Mr R Hazell Mr R Marin Mr T Wollaston Mrs C Van Hattum Mrs E Stapledon Mrs M Buxton Mt Gambier & Districts Club for the Visually Impaired NAB (National Australia Bank) PETstock Port Adelaide Enfield Council Rex Airlines Sentinel Spectrum
Sidney Myer Tony Rogers
Irene Van Amsterdam P A Anthony Thelma Ashton Lina Bartlett R Beaumont Aloisia Beyer-Lawrence Richard William Bland K Bransden Rita Burford Suzanne Beatrice Butterworth G A Carter F M Colmer J E Cooke Myra Lattin Dodd V A Edgelow J Edwards Colin James Ellis Jean Olive Forrest John Gelston E M Goodyear Ivan Frank Hampel Bertrand Thomas Hansberry Gladys Hitchin Margaret M Humphrys Mary Elizabeth Jacobs Thomas Jardine Condon Kraehe S G Lane Rosemary Laughton D C McCracken Pamela McLaren Vera Jean Maurice J Melrose E Miers Kathleen Moore Pauline O’Daniel Ronald Albert Patterson J N Pedler L A Pelton Patricia Mollie Phillips Kathleen C Putre Oliver & Stella Raymond Thelma Rio D L Ross A H Schlank Leo Schleim Milton Herbert Schlodder Tecla Mae Shaw Margaret E Smith Marilyn Jean Temby Ernest Robert Tester Percival James Thomas Marjorie-Maie Toms William Leonard Thorn Hilda Wells M Whitfeld Leslie George Woodman ++In Memory Flowers have traditionally been the means by which people pay their respects to lost loved ones. However, today many people are choosing a more lasting tribute in the form of a charitable donation. With great honour and continued gratitude, we remember those who have assisted the RSB to continue to make a difference with an In Memory donation. Mr P Ashman Miss J Boyd Mrs M Brealey Mr R Brojatsch Mrs H Burnard Mrs A Cain Mrs H Cotter Mrs A Davis Mrs A Derks Mr W Deuis Miss J Dickinson Mrs E Dorshorst Mrs D Duffy Mr B Finn Mr C Georgiou Mrs E Gobolos Mrs J Gray Mr G Gergory Ms M Griggs Mrs J Hayes Ms A Heathcote Mrs B Henderson Mr B Hendry Mrs D Jacobs Mr N Jensen Mr G Jones Ms S Juster Miss M Kelly Mrs N Kipling Mrs H Kluge Mrs M Lacey Mrs M Laslett Mr N Lazaris Mrs D Mackereth Ms G Martin Mrs B McCall Ms K McDonald Mr R Miller Mr C Morcombe Mr F Nicholls Mr B Nicolle Mrs P Norton Mrs M Pike Mr R Praite Mr R Price Dr R Renton Miss M Roberts Mrs D Schliebs Mrs S Sears Mrs J Shearer Mrs P Skipworth Mrs B Stanford Mr A Stephenson Mrs J Sweetman Mrs D Swinton Mrs P Taylor Mr N Thelning Mr W Thomson Mr W Thorn Mr F Whitehead Mrs G Wood Mrs M Wright Mr H Zeidler
This Treasurer’s Report has been prepared to provide a concise summary of the RSB’s financial results and to assist readers of the report to better understand the RSB’s financial position. Operating Results The underlying deficit from normal operations was $1.17 million compared to $1.52 million for the previous financial year. After adjustments for changes in the market value of investments and property, bequests, and other items, our Statement of Comprehensive Income shows a net income of $2.95 million compared to $3.09 million for the previous financial year. Net Assets The Net Assets of the RSB now stand at $37.58 million compared to $34.63 million for the previous financial year. The RSB is in a sound financial position to meet future service requirements. Services The RSB has continued to invest in existing services and new initiatives including the RSB Digital Library Service, RSB Guide Dog Service, research into the application of new technologies, the neurological vision loss project, and increased recreation and leisure activities. Over the last financial year, the level of core service hours provided to clients has increased by 35,312 to a record 263,486. The result reflects the continued planning, close monitoring of costs by the RSB’s management team, and its commitment to continually investigate ways of improving our services to clients. On behalf of the Board I would particularly like to highlight the importance of benefactors, supporters and the government in maintaining our relatively strong financial position. The RSB now supports the needs of over 12,000 South Australians who are blind or vision impaired. The incidence of vision loss in our community will continue to increase in proportion to the ageing of our population, and therefore it is vital that the RSB continues to attract bequests in order to fund future increases in demand for services. Governance As noted above, the RSB’s financial statements are audited each year. The Finance and Audit Committee, a sub-committee of the Board of Management (Board), meets monthly to examine the RSB’s financial position in detail and, as Treasurer, I provide a monthly report of these meetings to the Board. The Investment Sub Committee, a sub committee of the Board, meets quarterly to review the management of the investment portfolio, in order to optimise returns and minimise risk. Through ongoing strong management practices, the RSB has placed itself in a sound financial position that will enable it to assist people in South Australia who are blind or vision impaired for many years to come. Barry Clarke FIPA Treasurer ++Offices of the RSB Corporate Office Marketing & Fundraising 254 Angas Street, Adelaide SA 5000 GPO Box 1855, Adelaide SA 5001 P (08) 8223 6222 F (08) 8223 7836 Donor Toll Free Number: 1800 644 577 Puppy Sponsorship: (08) 8223 6222 Community Services 254 Angas Street, Adelaide SA 5000 P (08) 8232 2444 F (08) 8232 2111 Low Vision, Adaptive Technology Centres, Employment Services & Volunteer Services 230 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000 P (08) 8232 4777 F (08) 8232 4807 Client Toll Free Number: 1800 675 554 RSB Guide Dog Service, Industrial Services & Administration 11 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains SA 5086 P (08) 8261 4121 F (08) 8266 3310 Noarlunga Office 3rd Floor, Noarlunga House Noarlunga Centre SA 5168 P (08) 8326 1188 F (08) 8326 6288 Smithfield Office 27 Anderson Walk Smithfield SA 5114 PO Box 281, Smithfield SA 5114 P (08) 8254 3011 F (08) 8254 3022 Northern Office 5 Young Street, Port Augusta SA 5700 PO Box 2126, Port Augusta SA 5700 P (08) 8641 1980 F (08) 8641 1686 South East Office Mt Gambier Eye Clinic Pinehall Avenue, Mt Gambier SA 5290 PO Box 2739, Mt Gambier SA 5290 P (08) 8725 1912 F (08) 8725 1707 Victor Harbor Office South Coast Health Centre 14 Victoria Street, Victor Harbor SA 5211 PO Box 681, Victor Harbor SA 5211 P (08) 8552 9774 F (08) 8552 9775 www.rsb.org.au www.facebook.com/RSBfocus Available in alternative formats. It costs in excess of $25,000 to breed, raise and train each RSB Guide Dog to become a life changing mobility aid. Please donate today. Call 1800 644 577 or visit our website www.rsb.org.au Yüklə 231,37 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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